Homemade Herring
Description
A tasty appetizer for any gathering. Do you love herring? Make it yourself to get exactly the taste and saltiness you want.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. You need to buy five fresh frozen herring. That is exactly how many will fit in a 3-liter jar. Now they need to be thawed and rinsed in cold water.
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Step 2
2. While the herring waits, let's prepare the brine. Bring two liters of water to a boil. Add 6 bay leaves, peppercorns, and salt.
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Step 3
3. Wash a 3-liter jar and place the herring in it head-down. Pour the marinade over the fish and put it in a cool place for two days.
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Step 4
4. After two days, our herring is ready. Take it out, clean and fillet it, and cut it into pieces. Arrange it on a special plate. Generously drizzle with vegetable oil and sprinkle with chopped herbs. Delicious! You can boil potatoes in their skins in this herring brine. Cut the potatoes in half. Drizzle them with oil and garnish with herbs. Potatoes with herring can be eaten with great pleasure. And what dishes can you make from your own herring? Various salads, forshmak. Dinner with loved ones will be a great success, and you can delight your guests with the herring.